PHILIPPINE TVET QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATON SYSTEM

The Philippine TVET Qualification and Certification System (PTQCS) is a quality-assured system in
recognition of the attainment of competencies (knowledge, skills, attitudes and values) as referred to
the competency standards set for middle-level occupation. It is the process of determining the
qualification level of a person and a tool in identifying the training needs of a person with competency
gaps.

WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PTQCS?

The PTQCS is implemented with the following objectives:

Social Objective To improve the quality of life of the Filipino workers by way of
increasing their level of competence and enhancing their area of
expertise

Development Objective To serve as basis for human resources development

Management Objective To serve as basis for wage administration, incentives and promotion

General Objective To promote general welfare of consumer through the provision of

better products and services

WHAT ARE THE GENERAL PRINCIPLES IN THE IMPLEMENTATIO OF THE

PTQCS?

The System shall be implemented under the following principles:

Competency Assessment

It is the process of collecting evidence and making judgments on whether competency has been
achieved. It focuses in assessing an individual’s skills, knowledge, attitude and work values relative to a
unit or cluster of units of competency.

Recognition of Prior Learning

It provides a framework that will give recognition to an individual’s currently possessed skills, knowledge
and attitudes acquired through previous training, work or life experiences.
WHAT ARE THE QUALIFICATION LEVELS UNDER THE PTQCS?

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE I * Performs routine and predictable tasks

* Has little judgment
* Works under supervision

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE II * Performs prescribed range of functions

Involving known routines and procedures
* Has limited choice and complexity of functions
* Has little accountability

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE III * Performs wide range of skills

* Works with complexity and choices
* Contributes to problem solving and work processes
* Shows responsibility for self and others

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IV * Performs a wide range of applications

* Have responsibilities that are complex and nonroutine
* Provides some leadership and guidance of others
* Performs evaluation and analysis of work practices
and the development of new criteria and procedures

WHAT IS THE BASIS FOR QUALIFICATION AND CERTIFICATION?

The competency requirements and standards prescribed by the industry and contained in a
promulgated Training Regulation shall be take-off point of all corresponding Qualifications, Assessment
and Certification.

HOW IS ASSESSEMENT DONE UNDER THE SYSTEM?

Assessment maybe done through any of the following evidence gathering methods:
demonstration/observation with oral questioning; written test; third party report; portfolio and work
projects.
HOW IS THE NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (NC) and CERTIFICATE OF
COMPETENCY (COC) ACHIEVED UNDER THE SYSTEM?

The System provides that a Full National Qualification may be attained through:

 Accumulation of achieved units of competency leading to a National Qualification

Certificate of Competency is issued to individuals who have satisfactorily demonstrated

competence on a particular or cluster of units of competency.

 Directly undertaking assessment towards a Full National Qualification

National Certificate is issued when a candidate has demonstrated competence in all units of
competency that comprised a Qualification